Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster

September 14, 2024

Hello Friends,

I hope you are having a safe and wonderful weekend! This week was the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks—a solemn day for the United States. Our country and world were forever changed in the aftermath of these horrific acts of terror.

We will never forget.

We remember and mourn the thousands of lives taken on that day and in the weeks, months, and years since. We remember and thank the first responders who put themselves in harm's way to save countless innocent lives. We remember and honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who answered the call of duty to protect our freedoms and values.

May God bless the United States of America.

Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care

I’m proud to partner with Planned Parenthood to ensure women and families have access to the full slate of reproductive health care.

Women deserve the right to choose if, when, how, and with whom they start a family—full stop.

This week, the New Democrat Coalition hosted Alexis McGill Johnson, the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, to discuss the state of reproductive freedom across the country. Together, we’re committed to defending access to the full slate of reproductive health care and will continue fighting to restore the rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade once and for all.

Extreme attacks on abortion have left thousands of women without access to the emergency health care they need.

Ever since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, women across the country have been denied access to the emergency health care they are legally entitled to under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

This week, I was proud to stand with my Pro-Choice Caucus colleagues and help introduce legislation reaffirming a woman’s right to the emergency health care she needs, including abortion, regardless of where she lives.

You can watch our Pro-Choice Caucus press conference here.

Advocating for Granite State Veterans

I will always fight for New Hampshire’s service members and veterans.

As the daughter of a World War II veteran and prisoner of war, advocating for our service members, veterans, and their families is deeply personal to me.

I was honored to meet with Jörg and Timm this week to discuss Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)’s priorities and how Congress can support our nation’s veterans. Together, we’ll keep working to ensure Granite State veterans have access to the services and resources they have earned and deserve.

Tackling the Addiction and Mental Health Crisis

Thank you, Seep and Greg, for honoring me with the Charlie Devlin Award for Excellence!

The addiction and mental health crisis has touched every community across the country—and every life lost to overdose is a tragedy.

Fortunately, organizations like Treatment Communities for America (TCA) are working hard to expand access to prevention, treatment, and recovery resources so that every family and community can thrive. This week, I was honored to be recognized by TCA for my work to address this crisis through my Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, and I look forward to our continued work together.

Celebrating New Hampshire's Adoption Advocates

Every child deserves a loving, caring home.

As an adoption attorney for over 25 years, I know how important it is to provide a safe, stable home for children in need.

This week, I had the privilege of honoring Linda Boucher with the 2024 Angels in Adoption Award for her years of advocacy and work improving the lives of children in need of safe and nurturing homes. Throughout her career, Linda has worked tirelessly to serve the needs of the millions of children waiting for a loving family to call their own, and it was incredibly special to celebrate her with this distinction.

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I’ll keep working to protect survivors and ensure justice for all women.

Violence Against Women Act Anniversary: 30 years ago, the Violence Against Women Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation dramatically expanded access to critical safety and support services and protections for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

While we’ve made progress in combating gender-based violence and empowering survivors, we must not stop fighting until we’ve built a future where every woman, everywhere, is safe.

To stay updated on my work in Congress and around the Granite State and for important information and resources, like my page on Facebook and follow me on Twitter.

I hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Be bold, be brave, be kind.

Sincerely,